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Leicester shows how justice is done
Posted on 15/10/08
The public in Leicester will have the chance to get a unique glimpse into the Criminal Justice System. This year's Inside Justice Week gets underway between 18th and 25th October with major community events at the Highcross and the Samworth Enterprise Academy, Saffron Road from 11am, Saturday 18th October.
There will be 13 local events. Students from local universities will also be taking part in a mock trial at the Magistrates Court to find pass their verdict on a past case.
The public get with the chance to see inside the cells at one of the many police station open days, a crime fighting police in-car computer equipment demonstation all week at the Highcross and a positive youth movie at the Phoenix Centre on Monday 20th October, making Inside Justice Week an event with something for everyone.
Chris Eyre, Leicestershire Constabulary Assistant Chief Constable and Chair of Leicestershire Criminal Justice Board said,
"This is a great opportunity to find out how the Criminal Justice System is working for everyone in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Victims and witnesses of crime are receiving a better service than ever through schemes like Witness Care Units. Offences are being dealt with more efficiently, and crime generally has fallen. So come along and find out how the Criminal Justice System is ensuring justice for Leicestershire."
The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, who has championed Inside Justice Week since its inception said:
"Victims and witnesses' experience of the Criminal Justice System has been transformed in recent years, especially for children and vulnerable adults. All Crown Court centres have video-link equipment so that witnesses don't have to face the accused when giving evidence. Inside Justice Week is a great opportunity for people to see how victims and witnesses are being served - from reporting a crime to the police right through to a trial and justice being done."
The Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith said:
"Inside Justice Week helps people to get to know their local Criminal Justice System, to challenge it, and to find out how it works. It also gives people the opportunity to tell criminal justice agencies what they think is needed in their area. It is by meeting the needs of local communities that we can increase public confidence and satisfaction in the Criminal Justice System."
The Secretary of State for Justice, Jack Straw said:
"All of us rely on the criminal justice service to come to our aid if a crime happens, and to deal firmly with offenders. Whether it is giving high standards of support to victims and witnesses, or making sure offenders repay their debt to society through community payback or prison, Inside Justice Week lets you find out about some of the dedicated work the criminal justice service does. The service is there for all of us, this is your chance to ask questions and find out what it can do for you."
The aim of this year's Inside Justice Week is to open up the justice system to the public in order to:
- increase people's knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Justice System
- encourage people to get involved by publicising the range of career and volunteering opportunities available in the Criminal Justice System
- inform people about the support available should they come into contact with the justice system, either as a victim or witness
Want to know more?
Inside Justice Week runs across England and Wales from 18-25 October. For more information, please visit http://insidejustice.cjsonline.gov.uk/
Leicester Inside Justice Week Highlights
Saturday 18th October
Inside Justice Roadshow Open form 8am to 8pm. Highcross. A visit the new Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester provides something for everyone. See a demonstration of how in-car technology helps the police to catch criminals, feel the excitement of the Inside Justice Game and hear about successful Community Justice programs in Leicester.
Monday 20th October
Probation Service. Monday 20th October, 10am - 4pm. 38 Friar Lane, Leicester. MAPPOM Team Open Day - The Multi Agency Prolific Priority Offender Management team (MAPPOM) are inviting you to come and find out more about the team and the way that it works to manage offenders.
County Youth Offending Service. Monday 20th October, 6.15pm. Phoenix Centre, Leicester.Come along to find out more about the work of the Youth Offending Service and enjoy TewntyFourSeven', director Shane Meadow's marvellous feature film debut stars Bob Hoskins as a man determined to put value and self-worth back into the lives of a group of disaffected Nottingham juveniles by forming a boxing club that bonds them together. But can it deliver?
Wednesday 22nd October
Criminal Justice Board. Wednesday 22nd October, 6.00pm - 8.00pm. 5th Floor, Charles Wilson Building, University of LeicesterAn Evening with the Leicestershire and Rutland Criminal Justice Board - A chance to learn about careers, graduate vacancies and volunteering opportunities. Free event for all students and graduates from University of Leicester, De Montfort University and Loughborough University.
Thursday 23rd October
Crown Prosecution Service. Thursday 23rd October, all day. Student Taster Day - A chance for students to explore the life' of a CPS case.
City Youth Offending Service. Thursday 23rd October, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon. Leicester Youth Offending Service, 11 Friar Lane, Leicester, LE1 5RB.YOS Open Day - The Youth Offending Service are inviting you to come talk to parents and young people whose lives were changed by the YOS.
Issued on 15/10/08 at 15:10
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